Maternal and Infant Health

Some children born today die or suffer needlessly, in spite of all the medicines and technology available. Many will die because their mothers didn't take care of themselves during pregnancy-eating poorly, drinking, smoking, or even taking drugs. Others will be permanently handicapped by their mothers' "bad habits."

Some children won't be seen by a doctor for check-ups and won't be immunized. They will never have a chance for wellness care or preventative medicine. As a result, by the time they see a doctor, they often are terribly ill.

Kiwanis clubs can address these problems by educating the public and making sure that appropriate health care is available to all children.